E16 1DA is a lively urban neighbourhood on Victoria Dock Road, 0.2km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
For families considering a move, E16 1DA represents a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (81% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £463k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00182048 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA DOCK ROAD, E16 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA DOCK ROAD, E16 1DA.
185
31
£ 59,600 /yr
91%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 91% economic activity and an average age of 31, E16 1DA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1DA. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 463,125
41 sales · Mean £ 498,675
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1DA is above average at 118 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rokeby School
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Star Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
- Just Homes Charity0.6 km
- Premium Food & Wine0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Newsagents0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.8 km
- LA Lounge0.8 km
- Streeties P H0.3 km
- Soda & Friends0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Dessert Factory0.1 km
- Kings Restaurant0.8 km
- Love Choco0.8 km
- Mazzis Cafe0.8 km
- Rise Climbing0.1 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Friscos0.8 km
- Burgers N That Limited0.8 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food1.0 km
- Indian Bliss Biriyani0.8 km
- Kassaban0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.2 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.4 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.2 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.1 km
- Westcombe Park3.0 km
- Charlton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canning Town Underground Station0.4 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.4 km
- Canning Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Canning Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E161DA · Data under Open Government Licence